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A look at GM’s brands
Which brands make up General Motors and how are they faring? Here’s a division-by-division look at the nation’s leading automaker.

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Hybrids: Sales of gas-electric models like the Prius will triple by the end of the decade. But high prices will keep them from going mainstream.

Hybrid payback?
You want to buy a hybrid, but you’re concerned about the cost. Here’s what you need to know about buying some of the most popular hybrid vehicles.

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Hydrogen drive
Aug. 13: CNBC’s Phil LeBeau takes a look at Honda’s hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity.

Can Wagoner save GM?

Leasing hits the skids

Organize your messy car

Who needs hybrids?

Latest interest rates

See today's average mortgage rates across the country.

Loan type	Today	+/-	Last week
30-year fixed	6.31%		6.44%
15-year fixed	5.83%		5.96%
30-year fixed jumbo	7.40%		7.53%
5/1 ARM	5.85%		5.90%
7/1 ARM	6.22%		6.16%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's average home equity rates across the country.

Loan type	Today	+/-	Last week
$30K HELOC	5.17%		5.19%
$30K home equity loan	7.62%		7.60%
$75K home equity loan	7.27%		7.27%
$50K home equity loan	7.27%		7.26%
$50K HELOC	4.81%		4.86%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's savings rates across the country.

Savings type	Today	+/-	Last week
Money market	2.50%		2.48%
$10K money market	2.77%		2.71%
Six-month CD	3.13%		3.14%
One-year CD	3.62%		3.63%
Five-year CD	4.15%		4.14%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's average auto rates across the country.

Loan type	Today	+/-	Last week
48-month new car loan	6.78%		6.46%
36-month used car loan	7.10%		7.10%
36-month new car loan	6.73%		6.73%
60-month new car loan	6.47%		6.47%
72-month new car loan	6.32%		6.32%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's average credit card rates across the country.

Card type	Fixed	Variable
Standard	13.42%	11.57%
Gold	11.73%	10.31%
Platinum	10.55%	11.60%
All	11.88%	11.34%

Source: Bankrate.com | View more rates

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How hybrids work
What makes hybrid cars so fuel-efficient?

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Top 10 for 2008
From fun to family friendly, Consumer Reports picks the best vehicles for 2008.

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Detroit auto show multimedia

	Take concept cars for a spin See 360 degree views of new concept cars and listen to executives talk about the models.
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“I’ve seen them and the design is really striking. But why would I want to drive one when my Ford Focus gets BETTER mileage and has a back seat and huge trunk?”

—EM Waupaca on Smart fortwo — is it for you?

Behind the Wheel with Phil LeBeau

Click for Phil LeBeau’s ‘Behind the Wheel’ blog on CNBC.com.

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